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Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Can I contribute to my spouse's superannuation fund?
You can contribute to your spouse's superannuation if they don’t earn enough for a reasonable retirement balance. Based on your contribution and their salary, you may get a tax offset.
Superannuation
27 Jan, 2021
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What is the maximum contribution base for superannuation?
There's a limit to the amount of SG an employer needs to pay for any individual employee. Learn more about the maximum contribution base for superannuation for 2020-21.
Superannuation
25 Jan, 2021
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What are concessional contributions to a superannuation fund?
Concessional contributions are super contributions eligible for a lower tax rate. You shouldn’t exceed the annual superannuation concessional contributions cap.
Superannuation
25 Jan, 2021
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How to use superannuation as a first home buyer?
As a first home buyer, you might be eligible to withdraw super contributions toward a home deposit with the First Home Super Saver Scheme. Find out how.
Superannuation
21 Jan, 2021
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Do you pay super on leave loading?
If you get annual leave loading, your employer should include it when calculating super guarantee contributions, except when it compensates for lost overtime.
Superannuation
21 Jan, 2021
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How to claim deceased superannuation?
As deceased superannuation benefits aren’t legally considered part of an estate, the process must be handled separately. Learn how to claim deceased superannuation.
Superannuation
21 Jan, 2021
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What is a small business superannuation clearing house?
If you’re operating a small business, you may be able to use the Tax Office’s small business superannuation clearing house service and contribute to employees’ super funds for free.
Superannuation
19 Jan, 2021
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How does superannuation work in Australia?
Superannuation, often called super, refers to compulsorily saving up for your retirement. Your employer is usually required to contribute to your super fund.
Superannuation
18 Jan, 2021
3 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
Are there any super contribution limits?
If you’re considering making extra super contributions in order to boost your nest egg, it’s important to be mindful of any limitations.
Superannuation
07 Nov, 2020
4 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
How do I consolidate my super funds?
If you’re one of the millions of Australians who hold multiple superannuation accounts, you might be ready to move your retirement savings into one place.
Superannuation
26 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
How important is the performance of a super fund?
Despite too often being disregarded, one of the most important factors of your super fund is the investment return that it makes, known as its performance.
Superannuation
19 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Why you should consider your super
When was the last time you thought seriously about your super fund? While our superannuation is often one of the most significant financial assets of our lifetime, many of us barely consider it until we’re thinking seriously about retiring, which is often too late to make significant changes.
Superannuation
24 Jul, 2020
4 min read
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